James Hanley — Sailor&Apos;S Song

London, Nicholson & Watson, 1943. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition of this moving novel from British writer James Hanley. First edition. This novel tells the story of of a group of shipwrecked sailors who discuss their pasts and experiences during the war. A stylistic work, the writing blends elements of classical lyricism with a modernist frame. Written by James (Joseph) Hanley, a British novelist, short story writer, and playwright who came from a seafaring family and spent two years at sea himself, during the First World War. In the original yellow cloth binding. Externally, smart with minor wear to the extremities and marks to the boards. Original unclipped dust wrapper is sound with light wear and chipping to the extremities resulting in minor loss to the head of the spine and front panel. Sunning to the spine with the odd small mark to the panels. The odd small closed tear to the panel edges. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Good.